Skin Care

Combining Injectables and Fillers for a Non-Surgical Face Lift There are just a few weeks until the holiday season is kicked off with Thanksgiving. That means just a few weeks to prepare for all the get-togethers, the So-good-to-see-you-agains, and the intent looks from close friends and family members. However, there is one thing that nobody wants to hear – “My, you look so much older!” Learn how a liquid facelift can help you maintain a youthful look...

Martha Stewart on Botox, Juvederm, and Beauty In the most recent issue of Allure Magazine, the 71 year old former model turned business woman revealed some of her most intimate beauty tricks, including the secret behind her blemish-free complexion: Famous the world over for impeccable taste and a keen eye for detail, Martha Stewart takes a similar approach to her daily beauty routine. “I rarely get blemishes now, but if perchance I’m starting to get one, I extract...

First Approved Topical Treatment Indicated for Persistent Facial Erythema of Rosacea Let’s face it, rosacea can be downright embarrassing at times. It can cause reddened cheeks that can cause individuals to not want to go out in public at times. But there may be new hope. A new medication is now available that shows promise in treating these specific symptoms. Mirvaso (brimonidine) topical gel, 0.33% was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration on August...

Sunscreen in Scottsdale and Phoenix With the summer temperatures climbing it’s probably good to have a little knowledge about Sunscreen. Sunscreen has been around since 1946 when chemist Franz Greiter developed a product called Glacier Cream. Sunscreen (also commonly known as sunblock, sun tan lotion, sunscreen, sunburn cream, sun cream or block out) is a lotion, spray, gel or other topical product that absorbs or reflects some of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation on the skin...

Scottsdale Plastic Surgery and Skin Cancer It’s hard to believe that summer is already upon us. It seems like only a few short weeks ago spring was newly arriving. But like it or not its here and with summer comes the risk of too much sun. Today’s blog will focus on how too much Sun exposure can lead to skin cancer. We certainly all need the sun in our lives. The Sun is necessary for our bodies...

Scottsdale Medical Spa Recent figures show that there are about 2,100 “medical spas” or “med spas” operating currently in the United States. This is truly an amazing number considering that med spas only emerged some 10 years ago. Their numbers increase greatly just prior to the recession in 2007-2009. Market data estimates that he medical spa market was worth $1.94 billion in 2010 and forecasts $3.6 billion by 2016. Sales are expected to grow by 18%...